More than 1,150 youths from Vadodara participated in the four-day Yuva Shibir based on the theme 'Dhanya Dhanya Mama Jivan'.
On 15 May, in Sankari, speeches by learned and experienced swamis guided the youths on prapti (spiritual attainments), niyams and dharma, restraint and discretion in using social media, understanding the all-doership of Bhagwan, and other topics. The shibir theme was further elaborated on through workshops, skits, videos, quizzes, and other activities.
The highlight of the shibir was the kirtan bhakti and Q&A with Mahant Swami Maharaj during puja darshan at Surat Akshardham on 16 May. Afterwards, the youths learnt in detail about the under-construction Surat Akshardham.
During the Darshan Yatra on 16 and 17 May, the youths visited Navsari, Silvassa and Tithal mandirs, where they learnt about the history of each mandir.
As a result of this shibir, the youths pledged to observe social media discretion and restraint, maintain a pure vegetarian diet, attend their weekly local youth assembly, daily read satsang literature and other niyams.